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2011 World Jr. A Challenge

2011 WJA Challenge Roster

No. Name Pos Height (CM) Weight (KG) DOB S/C Hometown Most Recent Team College Commitment
1 Zane Gothberg G 6-2 (188) 190 (86) 8/20/1992 L Thief River Falls, Minn. Fargo Force (USHL) Univ. of North Dakota (NCHC)
2 Brian Cooper D 5-10 (178) 181 (82) 11/1/1993 L Anchorage, Alaska Fargo Force (USHL) Univ. of Nebraska-Omaha
4 Chris Bradley D 6-2 (188) 189 (85) 5/20/1993 L Williamsville, N.Y. Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) --
5 Mike Reilly D 6-2 (188) 165 (75) 4/13/1993 L Chanhassen, Minn. Penticton Vees (USHL) Univ. of Minnesota (Big 10)
6 Andy Welinski D 6-1 (185) 192 (87) 4/27/1993 R Duluth, Minn. Green Bay Gamblers (USHL) Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth (NCHC)
8 Kevin Irwin F 5-11 (180) 170 (77) 4/9/1993 R Akron, Ohio Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL) Univ. of Vermont (HEA)
9 Austin Cangelosi F 5-7 (171) 168 (76) 8/27/1994 R Estero, Fla. Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) Boston College (HEA)
10 Sam Herr F 6-1 (185) 205 (93) 10/13/1992 L Hinsdale, Ill. Green Bay Gamblers (USHL) Univ. of Notre Dame (Big 10)
11 Tony Cameranesi F 5-9 (175) 175 (80) 8/12/1993 R Maple Grove, Minn. Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL) Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth (NCHC)
12 Vince Hinostroza F 5-9 (175) 161 (73) 4/3/1994 R Bartlett, Ill. Waterloo Blackhawks (USHL) Univ. of Notre Dame (Big 10)
14 Mario Lucia F 6-2 (189) 195 (88) 8/25/1993 L Chanhassen, Minn. Penticton Vees (USHL) Univ. of Notre Dame (Big 10)
15 Sean Kuraly F 6-2 (188) 192 (87) 1/20/1993 L Dublin, Ohio Indiana Ice (USHL) Miami (Ohio) Univ. (CCHA)
16 A.J. Michaelson F 6-0 (183) 183 (83) 2/8/1994 L Apple Valley, Minn. Waterloo Blackhawks (USHL) Univ. of Minnesota (Big 10)
17 Jordan Schmaltz D 6-2 (188) 189 (85) 10/8/1993 R Verona, Wis. Sioux Musketeers (USHL) Univ. of North Dakota (NCHC)
18 Alex Broadhurst F 6-0 (183) 165 (75) 3/7/1993 L New Lenox, Ill. Green Bay Gamblers (USHL) --
19 Ray Pigozzi F 6-0 (183) 179 (81) 4/3/1994 L Evanston, Ill. Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL) Univ. of Mass-Amherst (HEA)
20 Ian McCoshen D 6-3 (191) 205 (93) 8/5/1995 L Hudson, Wis. Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL) Boston College (HEA)
21 Austyn Young F 5-11 (180) 181 (82) 10/16/1993 R South St. Paul, Minn. Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL) Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth (NCHC)
22 Brett Patterson F 6-1 (185) 184 (83) 6/6/1992 L Eden Prairie, Minn. Sioux City Musketeers (USHL) Dartmouth College (ECAC)
23 Riley Bourbonnais F 5-11 (180) 189 (85) 8/8/1993 L Rochester, N.Y. Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL) --
24 Ethan Prow D 6-0 (183) 172 (78) 11/17/1992 R Sauk Rapids, Minn. Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL) St. Cloud State Univ. (CCHA)
30 Ryan McKay G 6-1 (185) 222 (101) 8/22/1992 L Palatine, Ill. Green Bay Gamblers (USHL) Miami (Ohio) Univ. (CCHA)

Team Staff

Position Name Hometown
Head Coach Regg Simon Elk River, Minn.
Assistant Coach Shane Fukushima Owatonna, Minn.
Assistant Coach Bliss Littler Minor, N.D.
Equipment Manager Darrin Flinchem Indianapolis, Ind.
Athletic Trainer Todd Klein Waterloo, Iowa
Team Physician Dr. Alan Ashare Boston, Mass.
Staff Liaison Marc Boxer Colorado Springs, Colo.

USA Hockey, Inc.

Position Name Hometown
President Ron DeGregorio Salem, N.H.
Executive Director Dave Ogrean Colorado Springs, Colo.
Vice President and International Council Chair Tony Rossi Chicago, Ill.
Chairman of the Board Walter L. Bush, Jr. Naples, Fla.
Senior Director, Communications Dave Fischer Colorado Springs, Colo.

2011 Game Results

Date Opponent Result
Nov. 7 Sweden L, 0-1
Nov. 9 Canada West W, 6-1
Nov. 10 Russia
Quarterfinals
W, 6-3
Nov. 11 Canada East
Semifinals
L, 2-4
Nov. 12 Sweden
Third-Place Game
W, 4-0